Set aside Saturday, August 22 for an unforgettable afternoon of story, sisterhood, and soul. Doors open at 11:30 AM for the God Is Good Movie Screening + Beauty for Ashes High Tea — a single, beautifully curated day designed to move you.
Settle in for the award-winning film God Is Good, then linger over a lovingly served high tea with new friends. Between courses, join an intimate live conversation with Margaret Liu Collins — Executive Producer and the real woman whose story inspired the film — as she shares the moments the camera couldn't capture.
God Is Good has already moved audiences to tears, to healing, and to faith. Come see why — and leave with something worth carrying home.
About the film
God Is Good —
the motion picture
God Is Good is an award-winning faith drama that brings Margaret Liu Collins' true story to the screen — a sweeping, cinematic portrait of a woman who walks through heartbreak, abuse, and shame, and emerges into light, purpose, and unshakable faith.
Filmed with tenderness and honesty, the movie invites audiences into the quiet moments where God meets us — in a mother's prayer, a child's embrace, a city street at sunrise. Viewers have described the film as moving, healing, and deeply personal.
God Is Good — official film poster
Awards & Recognition
IMDb RATING: 9.6 / 10About the Book
A true story of faith, courage & God's faithfulness
Born in China during the mid-century war years, Margaret Liu Collins was a female child of her era and her culture, taught to be obedient and not to bring shame to her family. While she accepted Christ into her heart at age thirteen, it was when she found herself in an abusive marriage that she learned to call on God's power through prayer and from that time forward she learned that hers was not a god who wanted her to suffer, but wanted her to prosper financially, emotionally, and spiritually. Through the Holy Spirit, she discovered mercy, guidance, and companionship unlike any she had known. This story is a memoir of her discovery of God's immutable power and love for His children, seasoned heavily with scripture and peppered with the teachings and insights of biblical scholars. Hers is not a Heavenly Father who is punishing and vengeful. Rather, through her life and spiritual seeking, Collins has discovered without question that God is Good.
God Is Good — book by Margaret Liu Collins
What it means
The meaning of “Beauty for Ashes”
“Beauty for Ashes” comes from Isaiah 61:3, a scripture promising “beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness.” In the original context, ashes were worn as a sign of grief and loss — and the verse promises that what has been burned down can be exchanged for something beautiful.
That exchange is the heart of this event. Margaret Liu Collins’ story in God Is Good follows the same arc — loss, rebuilding, and a life that became fuller than before. The Beauty for Ashes High Tea carries the name forward: every ticket supports women and families writing a new chapter after hardship.
“To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness.” — Isaiah 61:3
Community & Fellowship
Charity merchant tables
Between sessions, browse a selection of charity sales booths featuring Margaret's books, local community partners, and young entrepreneurs sharing their work.
Stories of hope
Testimonies
"A profound telling of how following God's guidance resulted in transformation of a miserable life to success, abundance and happiness."
"Practical, insightful steps to a deep walk with God, from a very successful business woman."
"Margaret Liu Collins doesn't preach. She shares her Christian faith with the reader and uses her own experiences to illuminate how it enriches her life."
"One of the most important Christian experiences that I have ever had. Basically, life changing."
"When I think about good people — and I mean pure goodness — Margaret comes to mind. Margaret is an inspiration to me."
Beauty for Ashes High Tea
An elegant afternoon of peonies & fellowship
Curated high tea
A beautifully presented afternoon spread of teas, finger sandwiches, scones, and seasonal pastries
Live Q&A with Margaret
Personal interview with Executive Producer & real-life inspiration Margaret Liu Collins
Community & fellowship
Connect over shared faith, stories of God's goodness, and a spirit of restoration
Program schedule
Full day program — Saturday, August 22
Doors Open & Welcome Reception
Guests arrive, check in, receive programs, and mingle in the reception area with light refreshments.
Opening Remarks & Prayer
Welcome from event hosts, acknowledgment of sponsors and partners, and a moment of prayer before the film.
Worship
A time of praise and worship through music before the High Tea experience begins.
🌸 High Tea Experience($65 ticket)
Seated High Tea service begins — elegant food, teas, and fellowship before the main screening.
🎥 God Is Good — Film Screening
Main feature film screening. Guests are seated in the auditorium for the full screening experience.
Altar Call & Salvation Prayer
A sacred moment of invitation — guests are led in a prayer of salvation and response to God's goodness.
🎤 Margaret Interview + Q&A
Live interview and Q&A session with Margaret Liu Collins following the film screening.
Post-Film Discussion & Response
Facilitated reflection, discussion, and opportunity for guests to respond to the film's message.
Small Group Sign Up
Guests connect with table group leaders and sign up for ongoing small groups and discipleship.
Table Merchant Browsing
Guests browse charity sales and merchant tables, and connect with kingdom business entrepreneurs.
Closing Prayer & Farewell
Final closing prayer, announcements, and a blessed send-off for all guests.
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An afternoon you won't forget — film, fellowship, and an encounter with a story of real faith and restoration.
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